Creating a Safe Sport Culture in Canadian High Performance Sport: Phase 1 – The Athlete Voices
Mental health problems in elite athletes
Being an elite athlete comes with many stressors throughout training and competition. A study done on various Swedish national teams found that lifetime prevalence of mental health problems was reported by more than half of the athletes, with 19.5% of athletes meeting the diagnostic criteria for anxiety and/or depression.
Transgender Women Athletes and Elite Sport: A Scientific Review
Where are they now: Para Alpine Skier Karolina Wisniewska
AthletesCAN
Canadian Anti-Doping Program
Canadian Centre for Mental Health and Sport
Who is Climbing? Understanding Participants Within Climbing Escalade Canada
Fostering positive development in elite youth sport
A new review of the academic literature shows that positive engagement and development in elite youth sport hinge on supportive environments, strong relationships, and age-appropriate training. Remember, even top performers need developmentally appropriate activities that focus on overall well-being, ensuring they thrive both in and out of sport.
Snow sport injuries
Did you know that professional skiing and snowboarding has an injury incidence rate of 3.49 injuries per 1000 days? Among these injuries, lower extremity injuries are most prevalent, with freestyle skiing exhibiting the highest risk at an alarming 6.83 injuries per 1000 days.